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US envoy Morgan Ortagus says banking secrecy reform a step forward for Lebanon

25-04-2025 | 05:30

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US envoy Morgan Ortagus says banking secrecy reform a step forward for Lebanon

U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus praised Lebanon for recently passing a banking secrecy law, calling it a step toward much-needed financial reform.

"We commend Lebanon's recent passing of a banking secrecy law and support further urgently needed economic reforms in its banking and financial sector," Ortagus said in a statement.

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— U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs (@StateDept_NEA) April 25, 2025

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